Good afternoon , Chloe , I ’ m Doctor Evans.What seems to be the problem ?   Hi , Dr Evans . Thanks for seeing me on such short notice . When I woke up this morning I had a really sore throat and a really bad cough . I think I am coming down with the flu .   Ah I see , yes you do sound rather croaky . Well let ’ s have a look , shall we ? Could you please open your mouth and say ” ah ” .   Ahhhhhhhh   Good , yes , your tonsils are a little swollen and red . How are your ears , blocked at all ?   A little actually . My sinuses are a little blocked up as well-I really feel terrible .   Ok Chloe , can you please breathe in and out slowly for me while I listen to your chest ? You really are all bunged up , you don ’ t sound too good at all . Ok , I ’ m going to set you up with a bunch of antibiotics . You will need to take these orange pills twice a day and these blue pills every evening . You will also have to take this cough medicine three times a day after meals . Finally , I am giving you an inhaler to use every time you feel breathless . . . just to clear up your lungs !   Whoa ! So many drugs . . . I hate swallowing pills . Am I able to go to work ?   Absolutely not ! You are highly contagious ! You don ’ t want to infect the rest of your co-workers do you ? I recommend staying in bed for at least three days and drinking plenty of fluids so you don ’ t get weak and dehydrated . You can catch up on all the latest TV shows and movies !   Ok ! Would you mind writing me a doctor ’ s note for work , otherwise they may think I am faking it !   Ha-ha , sure not a problem ! Here you are.Now off you go and away to bed . If you have any questions just give me a call ! Feel better soon and take care .   Thanks doc , bye ! 